When the Eaton fire struck, some Altadena residents were better prepared than others. As our community rebuilds, let’s do so in a way that makes us stronger, safer, and more resilient than before. 

That type of resiliency can make all the difference in a critical outage—and let’s face it, SCE is only going to have more outages going forward.   As SCE’s rates  become ever more punitive (SCE has projected a 12.9% rate increase for 2026 alone), battery storage will enable you to store energy during the day, and draw from it in the evening, thereby avoiding the most expensive energy rates in the 4-9 p.m. window.  

Having battery storage at your home provides peace of mind, knowing that you will always have power when you need it the most. It also reduces the amount of your hard-earned money you pay to SCE, and who doesn’t love that?  

Having solar power along with battery storage means that you charge your batteries from the sun, not the grid, thereby depriving SCE of even more of your money. During the day when the sun is shining and your energy loads are small, the excess energy from your solar power system charges the battery for use that night. Since SCE’s rates at night are more than double what they are in the daytime, you essentially shift your energy usage away from the grid and onto the energy you have produced, thereby maximizing your savings.

Avoiding SCE's expensive evening rates is key to maximizing the savings potential that a solar and battery storage system can provide, and Run on Sun’s expertise in designing properly sized systems to meet your needs is crucial to making that potential a reality.

Run on Sun, a local company that has been serving the Altadena area now for 20 years, is ready to help you rebuild stronger! Company founder, Jim Jenal, has been NABCEP certified since 2010, and he and his team have the experience and expertise to get your project done on time and on budget.

Battery storage and solar power are a match made in heaven! Together, they allow your home to function even when the grid fails and the power goes out, making your home stronger and more resilient. That combination makes you and your family safer, knowing that you will have power when you need it the most, and providing the resiliency needed to withstand even sustained outages.  

This is the perfect time to design resilience into your rebuilt home! Your new home is already solar-ready with wiring and roof space included. Adding solar & storage NOW costs a fraction of retrofitting later. We work directly with your contractor to integrate seamlessly into your construction timeline—whether you’re at the planning stage or already under construction.